Song Dynasty

Chapter 338 Here Comes
Yingzhou, Jingshan, Wuhuashan.

Annoying autumn rain, misty Jianghan land.Several riders galloped on the rolling hills, and the knights on horseback looked down at the valley below, where there was a wide official road.

It is not appropriate to say that it is a valley. The mountains here are very short and the slopes are gentle. In fact, they are just grasslands.If the air is not so humid that water can be squeezed out, it really makes people suspect that this place is the vast land of northern Shaanxi.

Most of the warriors in Mazhong came from there. From the year of Jingkang to the present, such a long time has passed, but they can't go back to their hometown.

On the reverse slope of the ridgeline on one side of the valley and on the other side, thousands of soldiers were sitting on the ground with their eyes closed.As for the war horses, they all put on bridles and knelt on the ground to rest their strength.

That's right, this is the white cavalry led by Yue Yun himself.Since the old Jingshan battalion was withdrawn, they chose to ambush the Khitan main force of Yelvma Wu in this place.

"The weather is neither too hot nor too cold, the ground is solid, and our army occupies a favorable location. It's really a good day for fighting." Yue Yun couldn't help running his horse through the mountains, surveying the terrain, intending to kill people within a radius of several tens of miles. Every plant and tree is remembered in my heart.

This is already the system for all the leading generals of the entire Sizhou Army to go to battle every time. Wang Junshi said that, to put it bluntly, fighting is a competition for space and location.To fight the enemy at a time and place favorable to me.

Before the battle, you not only have to memorize the map, but you also have to run on the battlefield in advance to fully understand the terrain.Yes, being an officer is so hard.When they reach the ground, soldiers can fall asleep, but you can't.Otherwise, once you lose the battle because you are not familiar with the geography of the battlefield, not only will you die, but you will also implicate other brothers Paozhe.

The grass is not deep, it is shallow ground grass.Moreover, it can be felt that the soil layer under the feet is very thin, and the bottom is full of rocks and dense high roots.The galloping horse was not only fast and powerful, it didn't even leave a few horseshoe marks.

The war horse under the seat opened its mouth wide and spewed out white air. The brown hair was sticking to its neck wetly, and it was unclear whether it was dew or sweat.

Behind Yue Yun, a group of guards on horseback followed closely.Their bodies rise and fall as the horses run, appearing relaxed and comfortable.It can be seen how high the riding skills of this white soldier are.

"General Yingxiang, it's okay, it's okay, I've seen everything I need to see." Fang Worong said with a sigh.

Yue Yun: "Don't worry, let's move forward."

Fang Worong smiled wryly: "General, I know you are anxious, afraid that Ma Wu will not come. But if you leave again, you will be separated from the army. If there is any good or bad, there is no need to fight this battle."

Yes, this battle is really critical.Ma Wucheng's Tabai army was messed up by Lu Benzhong, and the chance of scouting confusion suddenly went around behind them, blocking the passage between Yingzhou and Anlu, and together with the Jurchen cavalry, they double-teamed Tabai.

By this time, the entire Anlu Zhan Bureau was absolutely passive.Leaving aside the Tabai Army, as far as the present is concerned, it can be said that Anlu's door has been opened.Not to mention the Khitan people, once the Jurchen's three thousand cavalry rumbled into Jianghan, what a terrifying scene it would be.

In a sense, even without the slightest contact with the Jin army, the Tabai army has been completely defeated.

But Yue Yun was not convinced. He felt that the matter had not reached the last moment, so he had to give it a try no matter what, to see if he could get over this extremely bad situation.

That is, eat Ma Wu first, grab the Fuhe Wharf, and seal the gate of Anlu.Then he freed his hands and slowly thought about how to deal with Wanyan Xiyin's cavalry.

However, what an experienced veteran Yelv Mawu is, his more than 3000 infantry are not easy to deal with.People just need to come to the village and wait for the Jurchen cavalry to arrive.

I have to say that the old man Lu Benzhong had a good idea. He lied to the outside world that the military envoy had returned and had taken control of the Bai army, and was going to take the army to Fuzhou for rest.

The Sizhou army and the Khitan people had already forged a deep hatred in Jiankang Mansion, and the beheading of the army envoy was such a great contribution, Ma Wu would definitely not let this opportunity pass.

"However, there are no absolutes in this world. What if Ma Wu doesn't come?"

Looking at the rolling hills, Yue Yun suddenly lacked confidence.

At this time, a guard said: "General Ying Xiang, Mrs. Lu seems to be sick?"

Speaking of this Lu Benzhong, the whole army hated him so much that their teeth itch. According to everyone's temperament, they would naturally want to cut him into pieces and cook a pot of hangover soup with his heart and liver before they were willing.

The same was true for Yue Yun, many times he couldn't help but want to draw his sword, but whenever the killing intent rose, he forced himself to suppress this thought.

Yes, on the surface he appears to be irascible and impulsive.But he didn't do a single thing, at least he could tell the priorities clearly.

After all, this old man is a serious official of the imperial court. Although he doesn't have any authority, he is famous all over the world because of his disciples and old officials.If he was killed, he might cause big trouble for the envoy Wang Jun.When the military envoy was in trouble, he was also in trouble, and Yue Yun was most afraid of trouble.

After thinking about it, he decided to hand over how to deal with Lu Benzhong to Wang Shen, and let him scratch his head.

Although he didn't want to kill Lu Benzhong with his own hands, for some reason, Yue Yun was inexplicably afraid of this old man's tricks and tricks. He always felt that although he was a prisoner, he was secretly thinking about something.

Therefore, in the past few days, Yue Yun simply took him by his side and ordered him not to leave him for twenty steps.Otherwise, he will be killed without mercy.

After several days of marching, plus going out early this morning to explore the terrain, Lu Benzhong was probably ill due to the cold.

Yue Yun pulled the halting horse to look, and saw Lu Benzhong shivering in a dirty sheepskin jacket: "What's the matter, you're sick, you can't die."

He stretched out his hand to touch Lu Benzhong's forehead, and found that it was very hot.

Lu Benzhong pleaded: "General Yue, go back, you have seen everything you need to see, it is useless for you to wait here, it is too cold, the little old man can't bear it. If I go down, I must die. Please ask the doctor in the army to give me a dose of medicine! If the old man dies, it’s not easy for you to explain to Wang Junshi, and it’s hard for Wang Junshi to want to answer to the court, right?”

Seeing his humble face, Yue Yun felt disgusted in his heart, and snorted coldly: "What's wrong with explaining, with Du Xianggong here, so what if the military envoy kills you? You old man has done a lot of evil. I can't wait to eat your flesh and blood. The reason why I kept you until now is because our Sizhou Army has a system. Once you capture the enemy's big shot, you have to report it to the military envoy before making a decision. You are full of evil this time, and the military envoy is afraid You can't tolerate it."

"Don't kill me, don't kill me!" Hearing what Yue Yun said, Lu Benzhong trembled all over, "General Ying Xiang, you are the wife and brother of the military envoy, so he will definitely listen to what you say. Seeing that I set up such a plan for you For the sake of a good plan, can you please say a few words in front of Dao Si?"

Yue Yun giggled: "Old man Lu, didn't you call Wang Shen Wang Shen in front of the military envoy before, your nose was up to the sky, why, now you are afraid of the military envoy, and you beg me Come up. Why did you set up this second timer for the barrier, Zhi Niang, now Ma Wu and the Khitan people have not seen a single hair. It seems that Ma Wu was not fooled! You are running back and forth with Lao Tzu's troops It's fine if you can't kill Ma Wu, but if you miss the opportunity, what crime should you be? No, no... I can't hand you over to the military envoy, I have to find a way to kill you."

Lu Benzhong was shocked: "General Yue, you said just now that you would hand over the little old man to the military envoy, how can you go back on your word now?"

Yue Yun put away his smile: "I know the military envoy best, and I like scholars like you the most, and treat you like a treasure. I especially admire you, an old man. When I was in Huangzhou before, From time to time, I will read a few words about you. Hate the king is not like Dong Louyue. Moreover, he looks strong, but in fact he is soft-hearted. Sometimes he is indecisive and can't be cruel. I'm afraid that you are a glib old man. Yes, the military envoy let you go after hearing that for a moment."

"I let you escape last time, and this time you came to make trouble again, how can I allow you to live in this world?" Yue Yun said more and more indignantly: "Old bastard surnamed Lu, I don't know what you are What do you think, since you have returned to Lin'an, why do you think of returning to Jianghan again? What kind of hatred does our Sizhou army have with you?"

Lu Benzhong was so scolded that he couldn't lift his head up, and he mumbled for a long time before he said: "Tell the truth to General Ying Xiang, after the old man returned to court, I only got a idle job... I feel unwilling... Li Heng recommended me to take over as his magistrate, and said that once Winning Jianghan and being knighted... Fame and wealth are one thing, the older I am, the more enthusiastic I am... Ashamed, ashamed..." Yes, he was honored as the guest of honor by Wang Shen and Kong Yanzhou in Qihuang, and he was overturned. Clouds, covering hands as rain, mobilized thousands of horses and horses, although they also encountered the danger of narrow escape, but that kind of scenery made people feel happy.

Once this man has had a taste of power, he can't let it go.

After returning to Lin'an, he was only in the Qingshui Yamen, and there were only a few dozen officials in total.Although your rank is high, there are others above you who are higher than you. Anyone who is unhappy can reprimand you a few words.

Moreover, after the Song Dynasty went south, the country's finances were on the verge of bankruptcy, and it was basically impossible to pay a full amount of salary.In the first month in Lin'an, he only got a bucket of rice and half a foot of cloth and a shoe.

Lu Benzhong couldn't figure it out, what's the use of using a shoe as a salary, and he couldn't wear it, and he couldn't bear to throw it away.

After serving as an official in the court for only one month, Lu Benzhong was so depressed that he was about to die.Only at this time did he realize that he belonged to the vast wilderness of Jianghan, to that big battlefield.

Therefore, as soon as Li Heng signed the seal, he sent someone to pick him up. Without saying a word, he relinquished the errand at hand and came happily.

"Haha, haha, villain, it really is a villain, what a famous person, what Mr. Donglai, bah!" Yue Yun spit, and ordered: "Come on, take off this old man's clothes and chill him for an hour !"

"Ah, General Yue, spare your life, General Yue, spare your life!" Lu Benzhong was so frightened that he had already developed a high fever. If he was cold for another hour, he would definitely not be able to survive tonight.In this way, Yue Yun can say that he died of illness, even if others want to blame him, they can't blame him.

How cruel!
Suddenly, a cavalryman shouted: "General Yingxiang, here we come!"

The voice was full of joy and excitement, even with a hint of vibrato.

The men of the White Army must charge forward in every battle, and face the enemy's forest of swords and spears in every battle. They have long since disregarded life and death, and their hearts have already hardened.Situations like today are rare.

Hearing his call, Yue Yun and others turned their heads to look, only to see a long line of people coming along the official road in the distance.

Yelv Ma Wu took the bait.

(End of this chapter)